This classic ghost story is based on a J.M. Barrie play. When lawyer Simon Blake meets graphic designer Mary Rose Morland, it seems their fates are sealed. In a nod to old-fashioned courtship, Simon accompanies Mary Rose to England to ask her parents' permission to propose. Anticipating his intentions, her father cautions Simon, telling him a secret from Mary Rose's past—of which even she is unaware. As a child vacationing on a Scottish island, Mary Rose vanished, only to reappear in the exact same spot 33 days later but with no memory of her disappearance. Simon is determined to uncover the truth, and as Mary Rose's behavior becomes increasingly erratic after the visit to England, Simon's obsession deepens. In a satisfying and eerie conclusion, a Sixth Sense—esque revelation is uncovered only after the wedding, during a honeymoon trip to the island.
VERDICT This spine-tingling novel is recommended for horror fans.
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